Environmental Health Specialist in Training/Registered Environmental Health Specialist I/II (Food Safety and School Health Section)

Franklin County Public Health • Columbus, OH

20d • $23 - $33

About The Position

The Environmental Health Specialist in Training (EHSIT) or Registered Environmental Health Specialist (REHS) is responsible for inspecting, investigating and enforcing Ohio Administrative Code, Ohio Revised Code and/or Franklin County District Board of Health Sanitary Regulations pertaining to food service operations, retail food establishments, and schools.
Duties Include:
This position focuses on providing excellent customer service to internal and external customers in accordance with the mission, core values, and purposes of Franklin County Public Health.

Requirements

• Environmental Health Specialist in Training
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, as approved in OAC 4736-8-01
• Environmental Health Specialist in Training certification from the State of Ohio
• Ohio Driver's License and ability to meet insurability requirements
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist I
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, as approved in OAC 4736-8-01
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist with the state of Ohio.
• Ohio Driver's License
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist II
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university, as approved in OAC 4736-8-01
• 4 years’ experience in the practice of environmental health as a REHS I in a public health agency and recommendation from supervisor to move to REHS II
• Registered Environmental Health Specialist with the State of Ohio
• Job-specific certifications or training courses may be required (examples include Commercial Pesticide Applicator License, Healthy Homes, ServSafe, Certified Pool Operator, Lead Risk Assessment, etc.)
• Ohio Driver's License

Responsibilities

• Performs inspections, re-inspections and investigations according to standardized procedures and prepares reports which determine compliance with state and local codes and regulations for Environmental Health programs.
• Provides information/education to the public and facility operators to enhance compliance with relevant program standards and regulations in order to protect the public health.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• medical
• dental
• vision
• an employee assistance program
• a flexible spending
• Life insurance
• short- and long-term disability options
• Vacation time
• personal time
• sick time
• paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees